Yerakessh, also known as the Eternal Blade, is a chaotic good deity. His domains are blades, honor, and self-sacrifice. His symbol is commonly depicted as a hand holding the blade of a sword.
Yerakessh is often followed by adventurers and "heroes", generally those that prefer to settle things with steel. Central to the tenants of Yerakessh is individual freedom above all else, and the liberation of the oppressed. Yerakessh teaches that no death is more honorable than one that is caused by self-sacrifice.
Yerakessh was once a slave in the wastes of Atavar, but cast off off his chains, vowing to free the weak from oppression. He steadily gained in power, his feats becoming legend, and the mere mention of his impending arrival was enough to spark rebellions. Eventually, the god Irashi became incensed with Yerakessh's constant interruption of her plans, and sought to strike him down. But none could stop Yerakessh's climb as he defeated each champion, military, and even entire kingdoms that stood in his way. Eventually, he shed his mortality and adopted an ethereal form, inspiring bravery and strength in those that would help overthrow Irashi's evil. Today he still steadily increases his influence, threatening to take his place among the ageless gods.